MASSIVE Synonyms: 227 Similar and Opposite Words

massive

adjective

ˈma-siv

Definition of massive

as in heavy

having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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as in huge

unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive And something that is quickly becoming a massive ungoverned risk for CIOs and CISOs. — Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Even getting enough solar panels into orbit would be a massive undertaking at that scale. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 Debt concerns have also weighed on the bond market, as massive government spending from both political parties is putting the country on an unsustainable fiscal path. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Yes, a legal circus distracts from the things that matter and creates a massive amount of drama all its own. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive

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Were tactical arrangements sufficient without symbolic signaling, police training would not need to be so heady, their demeanor so heavy.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Iran's economy, under heavy strain before the war started, has been in a freefall since the conflict began in late February.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The sensational international rescue of the famously sentient creatures, replete with colossal cargo planes, huge crates and Shedd staffers working in the dead of night to transport and care for the whales, must have looked made for social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Lee, meanwhile, is magnificent in a role requiring similar kindness, only laced with loneliness and loss.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Ingela and Marcus run Skärgårdsidyllen Kayak & Outdoor activities in the magnificent archipelago of Grönemad, Grebbestad.

— Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of magnificent

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Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Specialists in laundering money charge hefty transaction fees as a cost of doing business for criminals.

— Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hefty

Adjective

Think again of a gigantic system of pipes, each of which is open or closed with a certain probability.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Find an old Porsche, Jaguar or Mini, rip everything out, throw in a gigantic modern engine, carbon-fiber bodywork and enough computing power to launch a satellite, then ask half a million dollars for it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Who better, then, to tackle the equally epic story of the bond market and America’s $40 trillion—and swelling—national debt?

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Mallarmé composed Un coup de dés while working on his epic project Le Livre, which is rife with numbers and mathematical calculations.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
No one knew quite how enormous both films would become, even if many clearly believed in the films and the filmmakers.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

The on-site spa, The Rittenhouse Spa and Club - Hair by Paul Labrecque, is a glorious urban escape complete with an indoor pool, outdoor sun deck, fitness center, full-service spa and salon, plus men’s grooming station.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Today belongs to the people, and the glorious yesterday belongs to them, as well.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of glorious

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